Assistant Store Manager Mr Price Kokstad

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Store Manager at Mr Price Group's store in Kokstad. The primary purpose of this position is to support the store manager in the daily operational management of the store, ensuring that overall objectives, sales targets, and customer service standards are met and exceeded. **What you will do** * **Stock Management:** * Ensure accurate receiving and unpacking of stock to merchandise and replenish the sales floor. * Monitor and manage stock levels using defined processes to mitigate loss risks and maintain adequate stock on hand. * Oversee the overall maintenance of the stockroom to meet housekeeping standards. * Authorise write-offs, breakages, recalls, and returns. * **Sales Growth & Profitability:** * Analyse in-store sales and profitability reports to collaborate with management on operational action plans, increase sales performance, and monitor store expenditure. * Review and stay informed about in-store product performance to provide feedback to the support centre and enhance sales. * Identify and propose new opportunities to increase sales and brand awareness. * **Risk Management:** * Conduct compliance checks through defined processes to ensure and enforce overall adherence to policies and procedures. * **Customer Experience Management:** * Ensure and maintain the implementation of customer experience processes to meet customer service standards. * **Leadership & Development:** * Lead and drive the store team to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the operational strategy in line with company values. * Identify and drive training, coaching, and development needs with a focus on talent management and succession planning. * Recruit, administer, and manage performance in accordance with company policies and procedures. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12. * 2 to 3 Years' Experience in a Supervisory/Assistant Store Management capacity. * Understanding of Sales & Service Management. * Budgeting Skills. * Proficiency in MS Office. * Effective Communication Skills. * Understanding of Retail Trade. * Understanding of Brand, Customer & Product. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for candidates with 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisory or assistant store management position. Applicants should possess a Grade 12 qualification and demonstrate an understanding of sales, service management, retail trade, brand, customer, and product. Proficiency in MS Office, budgeting skills, and effective communication are also required. Ideal candidates will be capable of supporting store operations, managing stock, driving sales, ensuring compliance, enhancing customer experience, and leading a team effectively. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-store-manager-mr-price-kokstad-mr-price-group Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Office
• Customer service

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